Elements of Fiction
The time, place, and introducing the characters
setting
The most EXCITING moment in a story; usually a main character changes after this point.
the climax
Batman is a man of intense will and self-discipline.
What type of characterization?
Direct
Resolution, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
The elements of plot
After the climax, the conflict slows down
Falling Action
The conclusion, or end to a story, during which all conflicts are resolved.
the resolution
Batman swears vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, a vendetta tempered by the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night.
Indirect
This type of characterization is shown by the character's actions, speech, and thoughts. You need to infer the meaning.
Indirect
An author's description of a character's personality and physical traits
characterization
The point in the story when suspense and interest begin to build. More problems, more drama, and the story goes faster
the rising action
The story takes place in the room of a boy named Andy, where his toys come to life when he's not around.
What part of the plot is being described?
Exposition
The two words that make up the setting in a story.
When and Where
The problems in the story that progresses the plot.
conflict
The event(s) after the climax in the story, when conflicts begin to be resolved. The story goes slower.
the falling action
Woody enacts a plan to free Buzz—but then, as Andy's moving van pulls away from his house, Woody and Buzz race to catch up before they lose Andy forever.
What part of plot is this?
Climax
At the end of Toy Story, Woody is happy to share the role of favorite toy with Buzz, and Buzz is proud to be a toy, so much so that he's nervous about what other toys Andy might get for Christmas. Both toys haven't only learned how to be better friends to each other, but also better toys for Andy.
What part of plot is this?
Resolution
The beginning of a story, during which the characters and setting are introduced.
exposition
The message to the reader - the lesson of the story.
Theme
The series of events that make up the story.
Plot
Woody knocks Buzz out the window and loses his reputation with the other toys, who think he has killed Buzz. There many problems and the plot goes faster.
What part of plot is this?
Rising Action